I wouldn't worry about it GaryB. I had a silimar conversation with a person at Outlaw via EMail that suggested year end. I used to check this frequently, but have now decided if I 'have' to take the leap I can look at the Marantz and if not, the new processor would make an awesome Christmas gift to myself.
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Main room
Epson 5025UB
120" Visual Apex fixed screen
Outlaw Model 7900
Outlaw Model 5000 (for the ceiling speakers)
Marantz AV7702 MK2
Oppo BDP-105D
Axiom M80's, GoldenEar Super XXL, GoldenEar Aon 3's (sides and rears), GoldenEar HTR 7000's (in-ceiling for Atmos/DTS:X)
Outlaw LFM1-Plus and EX
Directv HD DVR
2 HD Monster Power centers
PS3
Harmony One